万古 (wàn gǔ) — for all eternity; forever

Definition

Literary 'forever' used in formal writing, poetry, or commemorative language (e.g. monuments, heroic deeds). Far more elevated than everyday 永远.

adverb
for all eternityforever

Examples

  • 万古
    Tā de yīng míng jiàng wàn gǔ liú chuán.
    His heroic name will be passed down for all eternity.
  • 万古
    Zhè zuò jì niàn bēi xiàng zhēng zhe wàn gǔ bú biàn de yǒu yì.
    This monument symbolizes an unchanging friendship for all eternity.
  • 万古
    Tā men de ài qíng gù shi wàn gǔ cháng cún.
    Their love story will last forever.

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